For the last three years, Box of Poems has been gaining ground in the New England music scene. With their unique blend of international sounds and emotionally driven pop ballads, Box of Poems' debut is an instant classic from the opening track.
With a diverse repertoire of influences, each song on Gemini seems like it could have been written by an entirely different band. From the dreamy soft guitars of the opening track, "Turn Out the Lights," to the bouncing funk of "Lotuseater," Box of Poems proves they are full of surprises.
"We want to move people emotionally, when listening." Says Dhar. We want people to dance and feel great with an uplifting, kinetic vibe." The "vibe" is evident throughout, as Box of Poems weaves a collection of rock, funk, soul, and pop that will leave the audience craving.
Lead singer Sean Dolan has the energy and expression to get a fast song going, while still able to summon genuine emotion for the softer ballads,
The rhythm section, comprising bassist JC and drummer Kenny Schwartz, is equally diverse. On the fast paced "Perfect Bliss," Schwartz punctuates each verse with crisp rolls and elegant cymbals while Mennonna's bass puts an addictive bounce into the song.
Influences from all over the world are apparent throughout, with subtle hints of gypsy swing, flamenco spice, and the impact of power metal. Such diversity allows Box of Poems to appeal to a wide audience, while no two songs have the same feeling.
"We want a mental vacation." Says Dhar. "You could be on a beach or in a bar with friends...anything." Dhar's lyrical compositions and undeniable talent for guitar, have allowed the band to harness the joy of good music, seemingly oblivious to the constraints of genre.
"We sought to achieve an element of fantasy and romance." Dhar says. "We want to speak to the women without alienating the men." For Box of Poems, each song is a chance to express a feeling and to share it with their audience. "We want our audience to feel different emotions such as mystery, sadness, longing, regret and jubilation."
The band's debut album is drawn from hundreds of musical ideas recorded over the past eight years. Dhar and his band mates took the best ideas and crafted ten diverse songs. With each member contributing some part of their soul and history to the album, what you get is a rarity in music: a collection that flows from start to finish and defies any desire to turn off the stereo.
"We feel that music is about life, not amps, guitars, loudness, and acting out a part." Dhar muses. "Some of the music is pop, but we also want to keep it real. Hopefully these songs achieve that."
With their debut completed, Dhar says that Box of Poems is just getting started. "Much more to come. Stay tuned for some new classics."
RadioIndy recently reviewed the debut album, Gemini.
Here's what they had to say:
Wow! “Gemini†is a terrific pop/rock CD from this talented group of musicians. The song genres on the CD vary, keeping it interesting for the listener. Regardless of the genre, the songs have an excellent groove, and the musicianship, songwriting, recording quality, and production are all outstanding! We love the vocals. Plus there are a lot of really tight and effective breaks in the songs. One listen of this CD and you will conclude that this is really good stuff - Box of Poems is a very talented band that has spent considerable time and money putting together an excellent CD. Some notable tracks include “Turn Out the Lights†and “Perfect Bliss,†which will have you moving your body to the contagious groove and choruses that you’ll be singing long after you put the CD down. If you enjoy outstanding pop/rock music with a really cool groove, you will enjoy this CD. Pick up a copy today!
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